Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between David Lammy and Joe Robertson

Tuesday 1st April 2025 Commons Chamber

[Mr Lammy]

Clearly, it is welcome that the new Government have moved in this direction. I reassure the right hon. Gentleman that we recognise our skills in governance and in working with allies and partners, and we will use that strength to help to support the new Government. We are aware of his concerns and we will work with the new Government to get that better separation that he wants.

[Joe Robertson (Isle of Wight East) (Con)]

2. Whether any costs arising from the proposed treaty with Mauritius on the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands will be met by his Department.